Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-02-15

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Mrs Cleveland has issued invitations for ladies'
luncheon on Monday
The midday reception at the White House to-day
was largely attended. Mrs Cleveland received her
guests In dress OF golden brown faille garnlshed
with bronze passementeries and a single rose I'm
her bosom. Miss Cleveland, who did not appear
until haf-past twelve, wore dress OF black silk.
heavily trimmed with jet. Some OF those present
were Mrs. Endicott, Mrs Lamar MIS- Lamar, jr.,
Miss Jennie Lamar, Mrs. Letter, Mrs. warder. Mr..
and MIS- Bullock, Mrs Dolph Mrs Seltridge Min
lister and Ms. Romero. Mrs. Cockrell, Miss Cheno-
with, MIS-. wilkins. Commodore and Mrs. Harmony,
MISS Audenrefd, Mr.. c. c. Wallace, Mrs. Matthews,
MIS-. and Miss Foster, Mrs. Rodgers, Miss Mel
ton, DIR. Chatard, Miss Newcomb, Mrs. Bradford.
iSh Ministers.
MIS-. Senator Mcmillan has discontinued her
Thursday receptions for the remainder OF the
season.
Mrs. Barret and daughter, 1895 Massachusetts,
avenue, will hold their last Wednesday at home
for the season tomorrow.
The chocolate party, for ST. Marks church build
ing fund given by Miss Minnie Brown, at her resi-
dence, 313 New Jersey avenue southeast last eyen-
ing, Included a vocal concert OF solos tr1os and
quartettes sung by Mrs. Heald, Mrs. BodfiSh, Mrs.
W,rnm Wnfa Mr rafson MISS p BRADLEY MeSs heald
Mr Chas. Bradley, accompanies. Hot chocolate
was served by the following bellies chocolati-res:
-uiSstS Jc>oit auU Nellie EntWlSte, MARY HDugn,
Torbert and Woods. other refreshments were
served, and good sum was realized for the new
church edfce, which, 1t is hoped, Will be built in
the course OF the year.
The National Rifles Hall was profusely decorated
with plants last evening for the closing and 81.
Valentine german OF the Army and Navy club.
The corners OF the rooms were banked with plants,
so that the musicians were hidden from sight. AT
III O'Clock supper was served, and, after that. the
cotillon was danced, led by Lieut.. Lemly. Mrs.
sheridan M fv1h htfa6 hp
favors. There We're four favor figures. For the
first: Vases, whisk brooms and corkscrews. Sec
Ond: Letter scales and fans Third: Candlesflcks
and ash receivers. Fourth: Penwipers and sach-
cts. Some OF the handsomest toilets seen were as
follows: fol- MIS- , snertdans pearl embossed satin,
Dolph's. lavender moire, pearl bangled and Marie
Stuart collar; Mrs. OReillys black tulle with gold
droplets; Miss Chapman, with Mrs. Major Hughes,
cream cOlored cashmere, draped a Ia Greek god
dess; Mrs. Major Hughes, ivory faille, with over
dress OF French embroidery; Mrs. Reamy's, green
Potts, black lace over lavender silk; Miss Reamy's
cream colored slk, trimmed with pearl embroidr1es;
Miss Anna Wilson'S white tulle over white saIin,
and broad sash OF cream MORE: Miss May TOhp-
kins', white China Grape skirts with bodice OF
white satin Miss Agnes Dolphs, black tulle skirts
with black velvet bodice; Miss MahoneS, white
tulle and satin ribbons; Mrs. Mahones, orange
mOire with drapereS OF black lace pearls and
diamonds; Miss Potts, black tulle over black
satin; Miss Lyons, flamingO silk combined with
white velvet striped silk Miss GOodlOes, pink silk
and pearl lace; Mrs kenna's, black tulle and jet
cess with train; Miss Loring's black lace over
black satin: Miss Minnie Browns, black tulle and
mOire, garnished with gold fringe; Mrs. Blount's,
black velvet bodice, tule skirts, bangled with jets
and SILVER flowers; Miss Mary Sherman's, blue
tulle with sash OF blue moire; MIS-. StaringS, pale
pink brocade with court train; Miss Dee,1ng's,
peacock blue velvet with garnitureS OF painted
feathers; Miss Lucy Lyons, blue silk with black
net draperieS, and blue velvet bodice edged with
feathers.
Others present were: Gen. Sheridan Col. and
Mrs. Sheridan. Col and Mrs. Blunt, Lieut.. Reamey,
Lieut. and Mrs. Duvall, Major and Mrs Lydecker,
DR.. Arthur, Lieut.. and Mrs Blacklinger, Dr. and
Mrs. Dickson, Commander and Miss Greer, Col.
and Miss Kellogg, Col. and Mrs. j. NJ. Wilson, Capt.
and Mrs. Taylor, Lieut. and Mrs. kimball Col.
Or. Crawford, Dr. Deane, Lieut.. w. II. Schuetze,
Lieut.. L. Young, Capt. Burritt, Dr.Jos II. Bryan.
Elliott Gen. and Mrs. ordway, Miss s Blackjack. K
Mr.. Charles Wilson, Mr.. w. III. kun, Mr.. Hendley,
Mr.. II. II: Dulaney, Gen. Starring, Mrs c. c: Clay,
Senator kenna, and Mrs. and the MtsSeSVan Wyck.
Mrs. Was had pleasant visit with Mrs. Cleve-
land and Miss Cleveland at the White House yes
terday morning.
Mrs. John Hay and Mrs. wm Wood held recep-
uonS yesterday.
Miss Cleveland spent an hour yesterday after
noon with Mrs. Whitney and the baby.
MIS- Phenix gave card reception yesterday az
tern0on from 4 to z.
The Chilian minister and Mrs Cana gave din
ner to ten guests last evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wickliffe Preston gave a dinner
party last evening.
Mrs. A. c. Tyler gave q card reception to over
500 guests last evening.
Miss Alice Riggs gave an evening reception last
night.
Mrs. Cheatham will give her closing reception
on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Moore have taken the house
1921 @ street, and are at home on Fridays
To avoid a crowd at the Washington barracks
reception tomorrow, special Invitations have been
issued, accompanied by a card to be presented at
the door, and only those Will be admitted who
come provided with such credentials.
Mr. and Mrs. Augustus G. Heaton, 1913 18th
street, have issued cards for a tea from to to-
morrow afternoon.
The Young Ladies' Foreign Missionary society OF
the Congregational church will give cosmopolitan
tea in the lecture room OF the church this evening
The young ladies in attendance upon the tables
will be dressed in the costumes OF different foreign
nations.
Miss Marie Font, who has been visiting the
Misses Welch 1907 N street, has returned to her
home In Martinsburg, w. Va.
Miss Munson will not be at home on Wednes-
day.
Miss Rosa Cotterille will receive on wednesday
with Mrs. Money and her daughter Claudia.